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College & University Accreditation
Operating in compliance with state regulations is the basis for your institution's growth. This is the first step if you are planning on pursuing accreditation. Are you located in any of the 50 US states? We are available to help you accomplish this important milestone.
Our compliance consulting package includes:
- Student Catalog Review.
- Sample Student and Employee Files.
- Program Outcomes Report.
- Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Faculty and Employee Manuals.
- Meeting Guidelines.
- Survey Guidelines.
- Ten Zoom Training Sessions.
- Ten Additional Consulting Hours.
Need assistance? We are glad to help! We serve institutions in all 50 US states. Request a free consultation by calling 786-618-2277, completing the free session request form, or emailing [email protected]. We are available to provide your college or university with the consulting services needed to achieve your next goal.
Accreditation consulting is one of our areas of expertise. Let us help you achieve this goal! We serve institutions nationwide. Our consulting package includes four modules. This approach allows your institution to commit to one objective and consulting fee at a time. You may cancel our services at any time without penalties.
Module 1 - Aligning with Accreditation Standards.
Module 2 - Implementing Annual Evaluations.
Module 3 - Issuing Your First Institutional Plan.
Module 4 - Preparing the Accreditation Documents.
Visit our college and university accreditation consulting page for each module description. Interested in learning more? Contact us for a complimentary consultation. We specialize in ACCSC, COE, ABHES, and TRACS accreditation.
Free Accreditation Resources:
Accreditation Eligibility Requirements
We offer services to colleges and universities with license, accreditation, and SEVP certifications. Schedule a complimentary consultation.
Visit our resources and references page devoted to school owners for information, among others, on higher-ed publications, a list of recognized higher education accrediting agencies, continuing education, recommended translation and evaluation services, and the Title IV funding application page.
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Associate, Bachelor, Master, and Doctor in Nursing Degrees, Practical Nursing, PN to RN Bridge Program, RN to BSN Bridge Program, Nursing Assistant (CNA).
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English as a Second Language (ESL)
English programs for non-native speakers.
Additional Programmatic Areas
Can't find the program you are considering for your new institution or accreditation? Let us know through our comment form. The list above only includes the most common areas of consulting. We will be happy to let you know if we are available to assist you with your specific program niche.
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College & University Compliance
Serving institutions in all 50 US states
College & University State License
College & University SEVP Certification
Our Areas of Expertise
Institutions apply for SEVP certification in order to enroll international students with M1 and F1 visas. In most cases, career schools, colleges, and universities must be accredited by one of the approved Federal Department of Education agencies to qualify. Visit our SEVP Certification page for a review of the eligibility requirements, process, and exhibits. We offer SEVP certification consulting services to licensed higher education institutions nationwide. Need assistance meeting the eligibility requirements? We can help you achieve this goal.
Colleges and universities require a state license to operate. Each US state has a designated Department of Education office responsible for the licensing of educational institutions. Need help finding the contact information for your home state? Visit our page with the list of state approval agencies and their contact information. The application process varies depending on the state. Need assistance? Request a complimentary consultation. We have posted many pages on our website dedicated to the licensing process in our home state of Florida. Visit Start a School or College in Florida for free guides and the basics to get started.
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Resources for School Owners
Starting a college or university requires obtaining a state license that will allow your institution to offer associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. The application varies depending on the state where you are planning on establishing your campus.
Online institutions are also required to obtain a license to operate. In general, the new college or university application process includes the following steps:
- Prepare a business plan and projected budget
- Register the school corporation
- Open the institution's bank account
- Lease or own a campus location
- Obtain city/county occupational certificate
- Secure financial resources
- Purchase instruction and operation equipment
- Secure services and affiliation agreements
- Obtain board approvals when applicable
- Hire faculty and administrative personnel
- Contract a student information system (SIS)
- Contract online library services and resources
- Contract a certified librarian
- Contract an online learning platform (LMS)
- Submit the application, exhibits, and fees
- Satisfy all application review requests
- The commission votes and grants the license
For the specific requirements and the application process for each state, visit our page with the list of state approval agencies. Need assistance? We can help you with the entire application process, including planning, preparing the application documents, and operations training.
We have posted many pages on our website for our home state of Florida. Visit our Start a School or College in Florida page for information about the application process and to download the free reference guides. Visit our Florida consulting page for a list of available services.